Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half-Day Rafting

Name: Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half-Day Rafting
Brand: Lost Paddle Rafting
SKU: da138524-da57-4cf7-8a7d-b95bf5314394

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Summary

A popular spot for beginner and intermediate rafters, Bighorn Sheep Canyon is a relatively gentle stretch of the Arkansas River that winds through southern Colorado’s high desert landscape. Meet your friendly river guide at the Cañon City outpost, just southwest of Colorado Springs. Prepare for the ride by donning a life vest and helmet, and get an introduction to rafting essentials like safety and paddling techniques before transport to the launch site. Set off on the currents and navigate through exciting Class II and II whitewater rapids like Five Points, Double Dip, and Spike Buck. Your guide helps with technique and ensure everyone's safety throughout the journey. On quieter stretches, enjoy the pristine desert scenery and look out for herds of wild bighorn sheep, the official state animal of Colorado. Take advantage of the opportunity to swimming splash income river pools during breaks from the rapids. After reaching the end of the 10-mile stretch, you are transported back to the outpost, where you can purchase souvenir photos to memorialize your journey. Come prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, and quick-drying clothes, as you're sure to get wet! No rafting experience is required, and children age six and over are welcome.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this half-day river experience. Spend three hours rafting along the Arkansas River, an ideal excursion for first-time rafters and families with kids. Bighorn Sheep Canyon provides beautiful vistas set in a diverse desert ecology, with a variety of Class II and II whitewater rapids. Prepare to have fun and get soaked. There will be an opportunity to stop and swim along the way.

What’s included?

All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Professional guide
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Lost Paddle Rafting

About operator:

Rafting The Arkansas River & Colorado's Royal Gorge since 2003! Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in Colorado with awesome rafting trips available for all ages and abilities. We provide Half-day, Full-day, and overnight riverside camping trips along the beautiful Arkansas River of Colorado. Come see why more adventurers are choosing Lost Paddle Rafting! Our small personal service cannot be surpassed! Book your trip easily and securely from any device and receive and instant confirmation, or call our office and reserve your trip over the phone. Ask about our exclusive Bike and Raft Packages offering single track to all-downhill tours combined with a thrilling ride down the Arkansas River only at Lost Paddle Rafting. Located in Canon City, Colorado- Lost Paddle Rafting is only 45 scenic minutes from Colorado Springs or Pueblo, and 2 hours from Denver. Your trip to Colorado is not complete without a trip down the world famous rapids of the Arkansas River. See You On The River!